Lawrence George Williams

Lawrence George Williams, the youngest of nine children, was born January 21, 1946 to the late Joseph Williams and Nora Madison Williams of New Orleans, LA. Family and friends lovingly called him George.

George graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1964, where he met and married his beloved wife Lillian Louise Jelks. He attended Southern University and A & M College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. George went on to enjoy a 30 year lucrative and fulfilling career at Union Carbide, serving 20 years in management.

Sharing a joint passion for plants and horticulture, George and Lillian established Williams Florist in 1981, making them one of the first African-American owned florists in New Orleans.

Upon retiring from Union Carbide, George took pleasure in traveling with his wife to attend NFL games, enjoying family gatherings and spending time on woodworking projects, a skill he learned from his dad. George valued education and took great pride in inspiring the next generation especially his grandchildren, nieces and nephews to take advantage of the opportunities to fulfill their potential.

George accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans. He was a virtual member of The Spirit Church of St. Louis, MO where his son Aeneas is the senior pastor.

After 77 years of a blessed life, Lawrence George Williams went home to be with the Lord on July 16th, 2023. He leaves to all who knew him, a legacy of hard work, determination, and strong family values.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nora Williams, sister Claylee W. Jackson, brothers Willie Woodson, Charles Smith, Leroy Williams, and Willie Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 57 years, Lillian Williams, three sons, Malcolm Williams (Cathy) of Kenner, LA, Achilles Williams (Linda) of Baton Rouge, LA, Aeneas Williams (Tracy) of St. Louis, MO, and one nephew that they raised, Lloyd Johnson of Baltimore, MD; seven grandchildren, Dr. Malcolm Williams Jr., Dr. Kailey Williams, Saenea Williams, Tirzah Williams, Lazarus Williams, Cheyenne Williams and Tiffany Jones. In addition, he is survived by three sisters, Melba Dean, Eunice Battiste, and Yvonne Weathersby (Larnell) all of New Orleans, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends whom he treasured.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 11:00AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00PM.